Research Agent

Job description

The Research Agent must:
• Act as a contact in their field by making their expertise available to the communities and organizations.
• Ensure administrative follow-up on the research and evaluation projects under their responsibility (work plans, budget planning and monitoring, activity reports).
• Collaborate on research initiatives or evaluations with government or institutional partners.
• Collect, analyze, interpret and disseminate data.
• Disseminate and promote research results to ensure that they are known and used.
• Coordinate the establishment and functioning of the working groups under their responsibility (internal and external partners).
• Collaborate in the organization and facilitation of knowledge transfer workshops intended for audiences both internal and external.
• Develop, plan, coordinate and carry out research or evaluation projects to meet the needs of the organization or First Nations communities and organizations. (needs analysis, research specifications, literature review, ethics, etc.).
• Respond to internal (sectors and senior management) and external (communities, local and regional First Nations organizations) requests in terms of research, evaluation, ethics, use of information, methodology, etc.

Required experience and qualifications

Prerequisites and hiring conditions
• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as anthropology, social sciences, community health, etc.
• Two to three years of research experience. • Knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultures.
• Knowledge of research ethics targeting First Nations as well as the social and health determinants that concern them.
• Mastery of Microsoft 365 and quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis software (SPSS, NVivo).
• Advanced French and English (spoken and written). • Availability to travel and work flexible hours when required.
• A valid driver’s license.

Desired profile
• Great sense of ethics and respect for confidentiality
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written
• Good analytical mind, strong writing skills and ability to summarize and explain
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Sense of organization, know how to manage priorities while working on various files simultaneously and demonstrate good project management skills
• Know how to work effectively as part of a team
• Scientific rigour and thorough work methods

Salary
The gross annual salary is between $58,986.20 and $72,672.60 and varies according to the candidate’s experience.

Start date
As soon as possible.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION!
Send your curriculum vitae along with a cover letter to the human resources department by mail or email to:
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission
250 Place Chef-Michel-Laveau, Suite 102
Wendake, Quebec G0A 4V0
Email: rh@cssspnql.com
* Only selected candidates will be contacted.
The FNQLHSSC prioritizes applications from the First Nations and Inuit.

Job posting period

Until 2024-07-02 at 20:28